Ahmadiyyat or Qadianism! Islam or Apostasy? — Page 231
prophesied by our lord and master, peace be upon him, the era of the. Promised Messiah witnessed an abundance of goods, affluence and wealth the like of which had never been known to the world. . RESTRICTED WITHIN. BORDERS OF CHRISTIAN NATIONS. The opponents of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community may wish to argue that this abundance of goods and accompanying affluence and prosperity was infact restricted within the borders of Christian nations and was hence enjoyed only by the Christian populace of the world. In that event, they ought to be glad since our beloved master, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did prophesy that this affluence and prosperity would be enjoyed by the followers of the Dajaal and not. Muslims. . It is for instance stated in the Traditions that when the Dajaal finally arrives among the people: 'He will command the earth and it will produce pastures for them and their cattle will come back to them in the evening with high humps and full udders and fat sides. ' 12. Traditions attributed to the Holy Prophet also state that the Dajaal would: 'pass through desert places and will call them to put forth their treasures and they will follow him like bees. ' 13. The Muslims on the other hand, those who refuse to make obeisance to the Dajaal, would find themselves in a very miserable plight. It is for instance stated that when the Dajaal arrives among the people, he: will call them to obedience but they will reject his call and he will turn away from them. They will be afflicted with drought and famine and will become destitute. ' 14. Not even the adversaries of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community would care to deny the fact that those people who refuse to make 12. Sahih Bukhari 13. Ibid 232 14. Ibid